Philippians 1:24

but to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

In Context

23but I am held in a strait by the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; for it is far better;

25And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your advancement and joy in your faith,

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Cross References

John 16:7But I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I depart. For if I do not depart, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Philippians 1:22But if to live in the flesh, if this is to me the fruit of my labor, then what I should choose, I cannot say;

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27

The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →

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